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I like Alana’s complexity. I don’t think she’s ever been very black and white—she’s a psychiatrist; was alright with supporting Will whilst believing he killed those people, shot at Hannibal when he had Jack cornered and their grand plan was spectacularly failing. Her courage felt soft. She had a tender belly up until she was forced to clench and harden it for impact. That’s visually apparent in s3 via wardrobe change. What’s great is that she acts not out of justice but as a precaution. Hannibal is cruel and a monster—and she wants to kill him the same way you try to kill a snake that’s invaded your house. He terrifies her and she needs him to be gone to breathe easy. Then she kills Mason, which isn’t very surprising—and that’s surprising. She always had it in her. It isn’t shocking for her character. She gets her warden moment. This, again, is not out of a need for justice. She is still scared of him. And she guards him so he won’t run away where she can’t see him brandish a knife on her. I love that. Most of us are motivated by our fears, and in contrast to the perverseness of Hannibal and Will, Alana stands out in her naivety and will.